I am a Ruth. I am blessed to be a Ruth. I am thankful to be a Ruth. I would not change my place in the Olive Tree of Israel as a Ruth. Traditionally, the book of Ruth is read during the days of the omer, the days between the Firstfruits resurrection of Messiah and…
The Feast of Firstfruits – Yom HaBikkurim
While the priests were preparing for the Feast of Firstfruits offering in the Temple, the women found the empty tomb, met with angels, and spoke with the risen Yeshua. While the women ran to tell the disciples that Yeshua was alive, the men of Israel began to offer their lambs, grain and wine to the priest who acted as intercessor. As individual sheaves of grain were taken by the priests, Yeshua ascended to his Father and presented himself as the sheaf offering, the intercessor between mankind and Adonai. As the sheaf of grain was being waved, a gentle breeze like the Spirit of God drifted throughout the Temple …
Queen Esther Cookies
(Kosher/Parve) These cookies take about 30 minutes total to make and bake. ½ cup butter 1 ½ cups sugar 2 eggs 1 tsp lemon, or vanilla ¼ cup milk ½ cup poppyseeds 3 ½ cups flour 2 tsp baking powder In a mixing bowl, mix oil and sugar. Add eggs, flavoring and milk. Stir in…
Hamantaschen Cookies
Hamantaschen are special cookies made for Purim. They are filled with jam and the edges are pinched together to look like Haman’s tri-corn hat.